A new Legislative Instrument (LIN 20/156) was announced this week that amends LIN 18/036 to require all nominated positions to be advertised on the Government’s Jobactive website (www.jobsearch.gov.au). The new amending provision in LIN 20/156 applies to nominations made after 28 days from the commencement of the instrument, which was 3 September 2020. Therefore, theRead more

Australia will target the world’s “super talent” to boost the post-COVID-19 economic recovery, with Population Minister Alan Tudge pledging to take an active role in attracting the best and brightest through skilled migration. As the coronavirus pandemic drives the nation’s migration rate to near zero for the first time since World War I, the CoalitionRead more

Once you have been granted a permanent visa it has an initial five (5) year validity period. This validity period is essentially a travel facility. If you remain in Australia beyond the five years your permanent residence does not expire, only your ability to depart and then re-enter Australia as a permanent resident is affected.Read more

Schedule 3 criteria permits unlawful non-citizens to apply for a visa in Australia on compassionate or compelling grounds, instead of being required to depart Australia and apply offshore. The purpose of the Schedule 3 criteria is to: Encourage non-citizens who have a legitimate basis for remaining in Australia to apply for a further visa beforeRead more

Introduction Any type of visa (permanent or temporary) may be cancelled by the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) if you do not pass the “character test”. The character test is defined in section 501(6) of the Migration Act 1958 (the Migration Act). Applications for a visa can also be refused if you do not passRead more